Sesame Soy Noodle Fry

 

Classic stir fry, lighter.

YOU NEED

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 cup cooked egg noodles. rice noodles, or ramen noodles

1 chopped onion [green]

1 chopped bok choy, broccoli, peppers, or all

2 tbs soy sauce

1 tb peanut butter

1 tb brown sugar

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tb rice vinegar

sesame seeds for garnish

1 egg

1. boil noodles till ready

2. slice veggies

3, fry in sesame oil: veggies, [tofu optional]

4. add noodles and onion

5. peanut butter, curry if you want spicy, sugar, garlic, egg, vinegar.

6. stir everything together until decent stir fry is achieved.

 

Chive Dijon Spread

Great for sandwiches or dip.

YOU NEED:

1.4 cup sour cream or low fat mayo

2 tablespoons dijon, grainy or not

1 clove minced garlic

salt, pepper

3 stalks chives, chopped

a bit of lemon juice

Strawberry Mango Salsa

 

OH MY. this goes well with seafood, tacos, seafood tacos. try with shrimp or snapper or cod. 

YOU NEED:

1 cup diced strawberries

1 diced mango

2 green onions, sliced

1 white onion [small] diced

1 plum tomato, diced

a handful cilantro finely chopped

1 jalapeno, finely chopped

juice of 2 limes

2 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin spice

Mushroom Parmesan Cream Sauce

A delicious and creamy sauce for pasta, meat, or anything!

YOU NEED:

10 large mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup white wine

salt, pepper, fresh chopped basil or parsley optional

1 cup cooking cream or sour cream and milk

1. melt butter, add mushrooms and garlic, cook until soft.

2. add in white wine, simmer until half evaporated. 

3. add in dairy, simmer until thick and reduced.

4, season with salt, pepper, fresh herbs.

Fajita Lettuce Wraps

A fun, healthy twist on fajitas. 

YOU NEED:

boston or ice berg lettuce, seperated into "cups"

seasonings

meat optional, or veg of choice. 

1. lay out lettuce cups, condiments such as sour cream, salsa, guac, tomatoes, olives, avocado, refried beans, cheese, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, etc

2. fry filler with fajita or taco seasoning. you can make it or buy it.

IDEAS?

VEGAN: Fry peppers,  onions, mushrooms or tofu with seasoning. serve with vegan cheese and crema, avocado.

VEGETARIAN: Peppers, onions, fried. serve with cheese and sour cream

STEAK, ONIONS & PEPPERS WITH BACON BITS

CHICKEN STRIPS WITH MUSHROOMS AND SOUR CREAM

4 CHEESE WITH MONTEREY JACK, CHEDDAR, FETA & MOZZARELLA

PULLED PORK WITH CHIPOTLE SALSA

BARBACOA LAMB WITH GREEN ONION & FETA

SHRIMP WITH MANGO SALSA, CILANTRO AND COLESLAW

BATTERED SNAPPER WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

GROUND MEAT WITH  ROASTED TOMATOES & SHARP CHEDDAR

PULLED BBQ CHICKEN & BLUE CHEESE

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Great by themselves, or with spaghetti or squash, whatever!

YOU NEED:

500 grams lean ground chicken

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

finely chopped basil

2 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup grated parmesan

1/4 cup chopped or sun-dried tomatoes

salt and pepper

Mix together, form into balls.

bake for 15 minutes on a baking pan at 400 F, flip, bake another 15 or until done

or, fry on low heat in some healthy olive oil.

cut one open to make sure they're cooked through.

Meditteranean Quinoa & Shrimp Salad

YOU NEED:
1 cup prepared quinoa [soak]
a dozen or more cooked shrimp, cut into chunks
1 cucumber, cubed and semi peeled
halved cherry tomatoes
diced red onion
crumbled feta cheese
fresh parsley

vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
salt, pepper, dry oregano